Download Pampas grass is a very tall (up to 4 m), clump

Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana)
Grass
Pampas grass is a very tall (up to 4 m), clump-forming grass with cutting edges to the
leaves, widespread especially in northern areas on roadsides, in waste places, scrubland
and in pine plantations.
Pampas has leaves that are dark-green with hairs on the underside midrib, and bluishgreen on the upper side. The large, showy seed heads are pink, white or purple, and
appear from February to late May.
Pampas grass and purple pampas grass are both unwanted pest plants. There are
several native species of toetoe, whose flower heads are golden and appear in the
spring (September to January).
Large seed heads are pink, white or purple
In addition:
· toetoe leaves don't snap off easily when tugged, pampas grass leaves do
· toetoe leaf midribs continue into the leaf sheath, pampas grass ones don't
· the dead leaves of toetoe do not spiral like wood shavings, pampas grass ones do
Contact your Regional Council for advice on control methods.
Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana)
The seeds are spread by wind, water and contaminated soil, road metal, clothing, vehicles
etc. Small plants should be grubbed, and larger ones dug out. Cattle will graze pampas
grass. Plants can be controlled with herbicide applied by weed-wiper or sprayer. Better
control can be given by slashing large plants or dense stands and spraying the re-growth.